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March 13-15, 2000 Boston, Massachusetts Cosponsored by the Northeast Public Power Association f ! t t yEd'6 za c aSC;o r , This popular APPA accounting course highlights the development of a utility accounting system compatible with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) guidelines. The course examines accounting theory, role of accounting in public utilities, FERC accounting procedures, uniform systems of accounts, and utility accounting subsystems. Other topics include: • Accounting for operating revenue and expenses ■ Continuing property record function • Work order systems • Utility property and plant accounting • Introduction to utility depreciation • Applicability of generally accepted accounting principles to public utilities • Financial statement structure • Capital and expense loading ■ Productivity measurements • Long-range financial planning This course is designed for personnel new to utility accounting practices or unfamiliar with the FERC accounting structure. The program is applicable to experienced accountants and accounting managers who; want to enhance their knowledge of utility accounting practices. Course Schwulematerials CEUs-1.75/CPEs-21.0/PDtts-17.5' rC£Us and PDHs subject to change based on final agenda) risttrta� Martin Coe is a partner in the public accounting firm of Coe & Associates. Coe also teaches upper-level accounting courses for Western Illinois university. He has held several accounting management positions for private and public power companies including serving as the chief financial manager for Rochelle Utilities in Rochelle, Illinois. Coe has extensive experience in the areas of accounting, finance, auditing, customer service, cost of service, rate design, and information technology. He holds a BA in accounting and an NLBA from St. Ambrose University. Coe is a licensed certified public accountant and a certified information systems auditor. Ken Alberts, formerly the general manager of Cedar Falls Utilities in Iowa, is the director of administrative services for the City of Rochelle in Illinois. He is also president of the consulting firm Utility Management Consultants. Alberts has served as chairman of APPA's accounting, finance, rates and information systems section and as president of the local chapter of the National Association of Accountants. He has also served as a board member of the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities and is currently the chair of the Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust board of directors. Alberts has taught public utility accounting for APPA for 20 years. This course is held 8:00 am. to 430 pm. on days one and two. The course adjourns at noon on the third day. Course manuals are distributed at the registration table on site. A confirmation and course schedule will be mailed to you within seven days of receipt of your registration form. If you do not hear from us, please call 202-467-2922.